Book: Midnight in Austenland by Shannon Hale
Age-range: 15 and up
I started reading this at about midnight last night when I couldn't sleep. I decided I would wait until there was a lull and then I would go to sleep. I finished it a few hours later. Needless to say, it was really good (and I'm really tired today). Everyone who has read it has said they laughed out loud, and I was no exception! There were several times when I had to muffle my laughter because what I was reading was so funny.
This is a companion novel to Ms. Hale's Austenland, which was also a fun read. While I feel like the first one was based on Pride and Prejudice, I think this one was inspired more by Northanger Abbey and Emma. Kudos to Ms. Hale for making this an unpredictable mystery as well as an entertaining story about a woman finding out who she is outside of being a wife and mother. Definitely worth a read.
Happy reading!
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Friday, September 30, 2011
September Book #8
Book: Calamity Jack by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale, illustrated by Nathan Hale
Age-range: 0 and up
This is the sequel to Rapunzel's Revenge and it's a good one. We return back to the big city with Jack and Rapunzel. The first book was a western, this one is more steam-punk.
Jack and Rapunzel, with the help of Freddie, have to defeat the army of giant ants, rescue Jack's mother, and help get the city out of the giant's control. And there's a little bit of romance on the way.
It's funny to me because this one, though I thought it would be more of a "boy" book, is actually a little more girly than the first one. Once again, this is a graphic novel/comic book. I definitely recommend it. Happy reading!
Age-range: 0 and up
This is the sequel to Rapunzel's Revenge and it's a good one. We return back to the big city with Jack and Rapunzel. The first book was a western, this one is more steam-punk.
Jack and Rapunzel, with the help of Freddie, have to defeat the army of giant ants, rescue Jack's mother, and help get the city out of the giant's control. And there's a little bit of romance on the way.
It's funny to me because this one, though I thought it would be more of a "boy" book, is actually a little more girly than the first one. Once again, this is a graphic novel/comic book. I definitely recommend it. Happy reading!
September Book #7
Book: Rapunzel's Revenge by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale, illustrated by Nathan Hale
Age-range: 0 and up
This is a book I've bought for, and recommended to, countless people, but I have to confess something: I'd never actually read it. I know, I know, that's horrible! So when we were at the library the other day I made sure to check this one out. And I loved it! (As I knew I would.)
It's the story of Rapunzel, with a Western twist. She uses her long hair as lassos to whip bad guys into shape. With the help of Jack (of Beanstalk fame), she's able to defeat Mother Gothel and rescue her mother and the kingdom.
This is a graphic novel, which is like a comic book except... okay I don't know the difference. One sounds fancier, that's all I know! This is a great book for boys or girls; reluctant readers, or voracious ones. It's a great story and I highly recommend it. Happy reading!
Age-range: 0 and up
This is a book I've bought for, and recommended to, countless people, but I have to confess something: I'd never actually read it. I know, I know, that's horrible! So when we were at the library the other day I made sure to check this one out. And I loved it! (As I knew I would.)
It's the story of Rapunzel, with a Western twist. She uses her long hair as lassos to whip bad guys into shape. With the help of Jack (of Beanstalk fame), she's able to defeat Mother Gothel and rescue her mother and the kingdom.
This is a graphic novel, which is like a comic book except... okay I don't know the difference. One sounds fancier, that's all I know! This is a great book for boys or girls; reluctant readers, or voracious ones. It's a great story and I highly recommend it. Happy reading!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
September Book #7
Book: Forest Born by Shannon Hale
An excellent edition to the Bayern series. And MUCH better than River Secrets.
An excellent edition to the Bayern series. And MUCH better than River Secrets.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
October Book #2
Book: The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale
I re-read all of my favorite parts. This is still one of the best YA books of all time.
Ms. Hale is amazing.
I re-read all of my favorite parts. This is still one of the best YA books of all time.
Ms. Hale is amazing.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
September Book #1
Book: Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale
I really loved it! It has a lot of the same elements as The Goose Girl, but told in a whole new way.
I really loved it! It has a lot of the same elements as The Goose Girl, but told in a whole new way.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
June Book #3
Book: Austenland by Shannon Hale
Very cute and sweet. A nice take on "Pride and Prejudice" that I will probably read again!
Very cute and sweet. A nice take on "Pride and Prejudice" that I will probably read again!
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
July Book #1
Book: Princess Academy by Shannon Hale
Very good fairy tale. Same author as The Goose Girl and Enna Burning. Characters are likable and well-written with unique names. A good book to give as a gift or suggest for someone to read. Romantic. Girly.
Very good fairy tale. Same author as The Goose Girl and Enna Burning. Characters are likable and well-written with unique names. A good book to give as a gift or suggest for someone to read. Romantic. Girly.
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